Branch of philosophy that deals with reality, navigation menu

Another traditional concern of metaphysics is to understand the concept of God, including special attributes such as being all-knowing, being all-powerful, and being wholly good.

Traditionally metaphysics sets the questions for philosophy. The labels tend to reference early origins of traditions, rather than the current geography of the philosophical landscape.

For example, there is a general divide between western philosophywhich puts its origins in ancient Greece, and eastern philosophy. Ancient branch of philosophy which gained prominence in the last century under Wittgenstein.